?The change is here. The change is her.? ? Ms. Marvel It?s no secret that, ever since Iron Man flew across screens roughly 13 years ago, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has perfected the art of selling superheroes. First, create an origin story for a loveable outsider who is struggling to find themselves. Then, after they encounter an otherworldly…
By Ben Dower In 1854, sculptures of prehistoric creatures, including a handful of dinosaurs, were put on public display at a relocated Crystal Palace in London, England. Built by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins under the guidance of naturalist Sir Richard Owen, these statues were the first major visual representation of living dinosaurs the public had access to. Though…
Directed by Ry Levey,?Out in the Ring?is a fascinating exploration of the relationship between professional wrestling and the LGBTQ+ community.?Delving into the stories of iconic figures of the past and young faces of the future,?Ring?uses interviews and archival footage to examine the damage created by homophobia and racism both onscreen and off. With an emphasis…
Sometimes, it?s hard to wake up when the dream is so good. Set in Calabria,?A Chiara?tells the story of the Guerrasios, a respected and wealthy Italian family. On the eve of Claudio and Carmela?s oldest daughter?s 18th?birthday, the family have invited their extended family and friends to celebrate the occasion. The joy of celebration soon…
If ?fierce? is a film, it might be Compulsus. Compulsus tells the story of Wally (Lesley Smith), a woman who is increasingly infuriated by stories of violence at the hands of men. Although she has never experienced it firsthand, the pain and suffering that her friends share with her set fire to her soul. When a random…
In TOP GUN: MAVERICK, Pete ?Maverick? Mitchell (Tom Cruise) lives a life of military obscurity. But when an upcoming special mission requires his unique knowledge, Maverick is called back to TOPGUN as a teacher and mentor to the next generation of pilots. As the past meets the present, Maverick must overcome his deepest fears and pain…
New Orleans is a city built on culture.? Directed by Ryan Suffern and Frank Marshall, Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story attempts to tap into the energy of ?Nawlins by focusing on its iconic music festival. Recorded in 2019, the film gives the iconic festival its moment in the sun. With 7,000 musicians on 14 stages over…
Written and directed by Jude Klassen,?Stupid for You?tells the story of Dani Destroyer (Klassen), an ex-punk rocker who hasn?t stood on stage since her band imploded years ago. Although she loves her teenage daughter, Dani struggles to maintain any relationships with men. Following in her mother?s footsteps, Dani?s daughter Kat (Mikhael Klassen-Kay) is a young…
After many years,?Bob?s Burgers?finally gets a chance to serve up some fun on the big screen.? Admittedly, it a little bit of a surprise that the film is going to really be released in theaters. As the pandemic bit the box office receipts, Disney has shown its willingness to bump its films from theatrical to…
Honestly, I have no idea how he does it. Thirty years after Top Gun made Tom Cruise a household name, the character has been revived for one more mission. It may seem impossible, but somehow, Top Gun: Maverick is not only as good as the original film, it?s actually better. Far better. In Top Gun: Maverick, Pete ?Maverick? Mitchell (Cruise)…
